The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-13
LIGHT : WEIGHT PUGILISTS
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Seven Thousand Men Witness a Fight
Between Weir and Warren,
In Which the Latter Is Severely Punished.
While the Former Escapes Without
Scrateh-The Struggle Declared Draw.


Scrateh-The Struggle Declared Draw.
MINNEEeoLIs. Dec. 12.-About 1000 people
gathered a. the Washington Rink to- night to
witness the twenty-round contest between
Tommy Warren. of Minneapolis, and Ike Weir.
the ''Spdee,a of Boston. More interest has been
taken in thiscontest than in any like battle OF a
similar nature ever witnessed in this city. Dele
cations of sporting in attendance from
all the principal Eastern cities, and contiguous
towns have sent their full quota of representa-
tives. The feeling among Eastern sporting
mon unanimous in favor of the "Spider."
and the large sums of money that they have
wagered have been quickly covered by the home
sporting talent. Warren has said but little
while Weir has been doing no inconsiderable
amount of talk, The betting odds have been
though the odds of five to four have
not gone begging for takers. Weir
weighed in the ring 1t 117i, Warren scaling one
and onsquarter pound less While waiting for
the contestants TO make their appearance. vii
famous brass band as the end of the hall en-
livened the smoky atmosphere with the strains
of "Chippie, Get Your Hair Cut" Johnny, Get
Your Gum" and other sacred melodies suitable
to the services which were to begin.
At 9:15 P. NJ the Spider made his appearances,
ACCOMPANIED by his seconds, Jimmy Connolly,
of Boston, and John Donaldson, of Minneapolis
After considerable hesitation. Mr.. John Barnes.
manager of the ST. Paul Baseba Club, was Sc
lected as referee. Eight minutes later Warren
followed Weir upon the stage. being seconded
by John P. Glow and Paddy Norton. Contrary
to the usual custom. there were preliminary
contests. and, after the selection of Friskie Bar
rett. of New York, and Jim keenan,. of Boston.
as time keepers for Warren and the Spider,
respectively time was5called at 925.
First Round-Weir was the first to lead, but
failed TO land, Warren hitting him twice. After
two clInches Warren began leading. and landed
heavily. Weir made several vicious lunges at
the Minneapolis youth, but failed to find iodg-
ing place for his mauleys. The round was
clearly in favor of Warren. First blood claimed
and given to Weir
Second Round-Weir again opened, but did
nothing. A clinch followed ana Warren was
treated to three rib-roasters. The Spider was
aiming for Warren's wind. but couldn't reach
Int once. Warren then upper-cut, but without
effect It was about stand off.
Third Round-Weir led twice, but Ineffective
ly: the third time he tapped him lightly. Weir
landed twice, when Warren hit him smashing
Warren's wind. Honors about even.
Fourth Round-Weir led ineifectively War
hit Weir corking one on the breast with
his left After clinch Warren fought him
against the ropes. Weir attempted several up
per cuts but only we'd the air The men then
clinched and after breaking away Weir made a
swinging blow with his right and followed with
his left, both landing. Clearly Weir's round.
Fifth Round-Weir opened vainly with his
left three clinches following in rand succession
After a brief moment, another clinch resulted,
then Warren hit him in the back of the neck
More sparring followed. and then a clinch,
Weir landing and Warren cross couptering.
Then Warren landed twice. If any advantage,
on Warrens side.
Sixth Round-Weir seemed to do all the lead
ing his superior length of arm giving him
slight advantage Warren hit him heavily, and
more chncning ensued. Warren getting the worst
of each clinch Warren seemed to be almost
entirely on the defensive.
Seventh Round-Weir led with his left, hitting
Warren the head. Warren made a vicious
lunee. which was cleverly ducked. Weir again :
him. After upper-cut by Wei-, which vrsa
of avail; the remainder OF the round was
spent in sparring.
Eighth Round-After several Intellectual
leads. Weir landed his left Warrens face. q
clinch following. It was Weir's round.
Ninth Round-The Spider did all the fight
ing. but unable to touch the Minneapolis
boy Weir hit him terrific left-nander in the
face. SCATTERING blood all Warren's face.
After two clinches time was called
Tenth Troublesome sparring followed, then
they clinched, Warren throwing Weir. Foul
was claimed by the Boston boys hackers, but
allowed Weir again led and cut Warren's
cheek open. Weir's round and Warren in bad
shape.
Eleventh Round-Warren was badly disfg-
ured, Weir not showing scratch Warren was
hit by a swinging blow from the Spiders right,
and vainly upper-cut. After few seconds
sparriug Weir again landed, though lightly. A
clinch followed; then Warren got In an awful
upper cut that somewhat Jared the Spider.
Warren7s round.
Twelfth Round-Warren was again hit fairly
in the face, but he retaliated by two heavy
lefts. Then they clinched After breaking
away Warren landed heavily, Weir count
erine cinch ended the round, which was in
Thirteenth Round-Weir tapped Warren's
nasal appendage lightly. WsIr then upper-cut,
and then hit Warren twice in quick succession.
Some in ightinC then took place, Warren get
ting the worst of it. The round ended with
clinch. Warren choking the Spider. Weirs
round.
Fourteenth Round-Weir aimed for Warrens
nose, but missed him entirely. few seconds
atterward Warren was again smashed heavily
in the mouth. Weir made several leads, but
Warren acted solely on the defensive. Sparring
for an opening ended the round in Weir's favor.
Fifteenth Round-After several attempts |
Weir. landed Warren's check and repeated
the dose twice. Then q round arm blow warmed |
the ribs of the Minneapolis boy. Warren |
to be entrely hcn the defensive, seeming
afraid of the Spiders long arms
Sixteenth Roupd-Aster sparring a few |
onds Weir banged Warren four times in the |
face, receiving in return only light blow in |
the face Weir's round. |
Seventeenth RouRd-Both men were on their |
mettle, Weir rushing Warren and hitting him |
in the mouth and blackening his eye |
for good measure. Some in lighting then took |
place. Warren. usual getting the worst of it. |
Eighteenth Round-Warren still maintained |
his defensive tactics and the round was ended |
without a blow beingstruck
Nineteenth Round-Warrenonce more was hit |
in the nose then followed a clinch, in which |
Weir was struck on, the side of the head, which |
caused him to exclaiIn. ''Why don't you ficht7' |
Then Weir led off ana decorated MIR. warren's |
face in great shape. Wer's round.
Twentieth Round-Warren still refused to take |
the initiative, and ia order to tone ND his system
was twice more smashed full and fair in the |
face. Warren in this, the last round, got in |
three or four blows, but got mo-e than he sent.
Weiris round